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Teamsters Union Backs Obama

HeadlineFeb 21, 2008

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters endorsed Senator Obama on Wednesday. Teamsters President James Hoffa said “[Obama] is the candidate in the best position to lead our movement to restore the American dream for working people in this country.” Hoffa is expected to begin campaigning for Obama in Ohio ahead of the state’s March 4 primary. The Teamsters represent 1.2 million truck drivers, warehouse employees and other workers.

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